Category Archives: reflections

Lessons from Disney World

Posted on November 17, 2010 by foodandtherapy

I had a great time at Disney World. It was nice to reconnect with two friends I don’t get to see as often as I’d like. First a recap of what we did. EVERYTHING. Seriously, with the exception of many … Continue reading →

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This week and next week

Posted on November 5, 2010 by foodandtherapy

It’s Friday!  I love Fridays!!!  Yes, I love that it’s the end of a workweek, but I also love the yoga at lunchtime and the Zumba after work.  What a fun exercise day. This week I got pretty freaking sick. … Continue reading →

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Out of the Closet

Posted on November 1, 2010 by foodandtherapy

I have mentioned before that I am getting more involved with a community group from my church. I like the people in it and am starting to feel more comfortable and safe revealing parts of myself to them. They still … Continue reading →

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Lapped

Posted on October 25, 2010 by foodandtherapy

Hi guys, same stuff as usual – life is busy, blog takes a back seat. Things are going ok.  Weighed in yesterday at 236.4.  I have been at 235 +/- 5 lbs since late May — we are going on … Continue reading →

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Life atop my Soapbox…

Posted on September 30, 2010 by foodandtherapy

Lately I have been angry. Not outraged or incensed, just a low-grade anger. It is weird. My anger pretty much has to do with health/diet related stuff. I’m not really angry with individuals or things in my “real” life, just … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming and emptying my closet

Posted on September 28, 2010 by foodandtherapy

As I lose weight, I am constantly amazed by some of the stuff I am finding in my closet — some stuff I forgot existed, some stuff I had written off ever wearing again, and some stuff which were my … Continue reading →

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Binge

Posted on September 23, 2010 by foodandtherapy

Today as I mentioned I felt crappy. Last night I just could not sleep for more than an hour, waking up very often because of a toothache and a bad headache. Today I still had a headache, I felt slightly … Continue reading →

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Transparency and Relating to Each Other

Posted on September 21, 2010 by foodandtherapy

One of the main reasons I love blogs is that I really identify with so many of you in so many different ways. When I started this journey to get healthy (for the second and I truly hope final time), … Continue reading →

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Crippled

Posted on September 8, 2010 by foodandtherapy

Do you ever have a “scared straight” moment? One where you get a sobering reality check of where you are or where you’re headed? I had several when I was overweight, but for some reason although they scared me — … Continue reading →

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Proud

Posted on September 5, 2010 by foodandtherapy

Today I am reveling in being proud of myself. I am so much healthier than I was when I started this journey for the second (and I truly hope final) time. I have lost about 65 lbs. I have learned … Continue reading →

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